"West Smithfield has been a place to buy, sell and eat meat for almost 1000 years. For the last 90 of those years, Beppe’s has been doing its bit to keep that tradition alive, with meat-heavy breakfasts made using suppliers from the ancient market across the road. It’s pretty much impossible to go wrong here, whether it’s the superb bacon rolls, or the mixed grill, which is a fry-up with the addition of a burger that melts in the mouth like a buttery rib-eye steak. Nonetheless, it’s easy to visit Beppe’s without eating anything and still fall in love with the place. Outside it’s a bonanza of glazed brickwork, like Russell Square tube remade in forest green; inside it’s wood panelling, fading family pictures and high-backed booths galore. But the best thing about the place is its antiquated signage, which proclaims “hot snacks and sandwich bar” in a stark and beautifully ancient sans serif." - Isaac Rangaswami
